1.1 - behaviour + deviance

Question 1

Define values

Answer 1

principles + guidelines on how we should live. It tells us what is right and wrong

Question 2

Define norms

Answer 2

Specific rules that governs people’s behaviour eg respect for human life

Question 3

Define moral code

Answer 3

A written set of rules or ethics eg police code of ethics

Question 4

Define deviance

Answer 4

any behaviour that differs from the norm
good deviance - being heroic
bad deviance - attacking someone
weird deviance - talking to trees

Question 5

Define criminal behaviour

Answer 5

Comitting an action that is forbidden by the criminal law
The action will usually have 2 elements
actus reus - guilty act
mens rea - guilty mind